Readers Blog: Target the shame as we reflect on Eating Disorder Awareness Week

I suffer from an eating disorder, Anorexia Nervosa. I don't want to be ashamed of it and hide it because that's what essentially caused it.

I always admired those who could be brave enough to admit and speak freely of their eating disorders.

I struggled with disordered eating and still do quite frankly since childhood. I wouldn't eat my lunch in primary school and eagerly give it away to other kids. My parents even knew about this but sure I was always a picky kid, what harm did it make?